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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1945
Page
2
St Georgi s Church of England in Numurkah announces Jubilee celebrations from September 30 to October 7. A Juvenile Ball will be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday October 2, with W J Little as the organizing secretary.
Public notice informs farmers in Namurkah district that conversions with any other prison are not to be discussed and warns against unauthorized discussions. Official Alderman HHGGAR issues the directive.
Tenders for the sale of land near Katandra are invited in sealed envelopes marked bende co Lawl and must be lodged with the Rivers and Water Supply Commission Melbourne. A deposit of £5 and balance within 60 days of contract signing are required. Tenders close at 12 noon on Saturday June 145 in the Commission's Tender Box Third Floor Public Offices Melbourne.
The family of the late Mrs Bollard of Kalamatite thank friends and relatives for sympathy letters cards telegrams and floral tributes. Special thanks to Mooroogan Hospital nursing staff the Rev L G B Rose and Mrs Gillespie for their kindness.
In loving memory of my dear husband and father Fred Delarue who was called to Higher Service on June 1 1942. Treasured memories inserted by his wife and family at 17 James Street Dandenong.
At the Numurkah branch meeting the Fathers Association proposed forming a district group including Numurkah Nathalia Shepparton Cobram and Kalamatite to be named the Goulburn Valley Group. Discussion covered housing for returning servicemen with Shire Council urged to press the Housing Commission.
Notices indicate the Water Supply Commission will visit Numurricah to view four acres of land at Katandra for purchase. Tenders close May 30 after previous advertising by the Electricity Commission. Public consults and a Telegraph Hotel listing appear in the morning edition.
Mr George Fowler officiated as secretary for 22 years and will not seek reappointment. Mr W Carter was appointed secretary on Friday. Numurkah stationmaster Mr Sealey is absent due to a back fracture with plaster after an on duty injury. The community hopes for his speedy recovery.
Notice announces Mr C H Nunn of Katamatity appointed agent for Farmers and Settlers Co-Operative Insurance Company Limited replacing Mr Sutebottom who has left the company. Nunn offers low current premiums and prompt settlements under manager W H C Burnham for Austral.
General Carrier and Wood Yard has commenced business in Nu Murkah as a general carrier and furniture remover. Their large truck handles any-sized job with no small task. Foot box blocks priced at 25 per ton. P J Lester Suxten Street.
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria invites applications for a part time Female Clerical Assistant role in Williams Melbourne. Salary is a weekly rate around £4 4s 0d with living allowance. Apply by June 6 with details of education and experience and testimonials.
Real estate buyers offer cash for small and large properties in Namur and surrounding regions. They seek sellers details promptly for irrigated and non irrigated land and properties.
At the first meeting of the new Council W Carter was elected secretary to replace 22-year veteran G Fowler who retires due to ill health. Fowler becomes a life member after 22 years of service and Carter is the sole applicant. The society also affirms a tree-planting scheme and welcomes J D Gall as a new council member.
Reg Crom presided over a 10 member Red Grass branch meeting at InverGordon. Mrs Watzick, president, welcomed former member Mrs White. Financials showed a credit balance of £12 4d. Stall yielded £1 3s 9d and tea 4d. Hostesses were D Shiels and Mrs Gribben. Goods forwarded to headquarters included magazines, books, stamps, gowns, washers, and sewing items.
The Katandra North Reo Crome branch held its monthly meeting on the 17th with 11 members present led by Mrs F A Baley. Donations and takings are listed including £17 to headquarters and month earnings of £8 13 with items auctioned and a dance bell event on April 28 raising £4 11. Mr Hickey won an ash tray in a competition, music by local performers, and a donation of £4 16 6 from the Memorial Hall Thanksgiving Service.
Great hilarity followed a parade of hat contestants made from kitchen utensils at the CWA monthly meeting. Mrs F. Tweddle won with Mrs T. Haynes second. Next meeting will feature six tips for saving food and reducing waste. Hostesses were Mescimes Smith Stevens and Morris.
The Old Wanghaustes Association held its first winter social of the year on May 16 with a warm welcome to visitors including Mr and Mrs McGrane and Mr Nicholls in his 96th year. Tributes praised Mr Nicholls as bandmaster cricketer entertainer and a steadfast town helper. Prizes awarded at cards and apologies noted for absentees as news of ill and recovering members along with word that two sons of Mr and Mrs Hedley Marks captured at Crete are safe in England.
Fragmentary notices describe a Mooroopna Hospital aid and a ghost themed program at Namurkah Town Hall. It mentions guests titled A Guy Named Joe and local organizers. The text hints at community entertainment with historical town hall images and a hall event in Namurkah.
A woman defendant was fined at Numurksh Court for not having her name on the Federal roll. The Golf Club course opening in the Park was postponed due to wet weather. Rev S W Williamson adjudicated Baulkamuugh indsie and elocution, with decisions well received. Mr H J Rodda of the Commercial Bank promoted to relieving. Telegram reports Wally William wounded on active service. Stamp duties schedule to begin July 1 with four year currency. Shepparton club admitted to the Goulburn Valley Football Association. Muckatah may withdraw due to travel. Quiet wedding at Tallyparoo as Annie Elizabeth Billingham weds Roderick Barty of Wuna. Umpires appointed by the C V F A include J Davison, Alex Williams, J A Goodwin. Sweetened water touted as quick aid for coughs and sore throats. Royal Australian Air Force strength noted.
A reader letter reflects on World War II victory celebrations and memories of VE Day. It references Namurkalule phrases and personal recollections of soldiers, churches, and communities in the British home front context.
The Town Hall program presents John Gar, Patrese Morison, and Walter Slogak in a mystery writer story The Fallen Sparrow and also features Gilerstawe's Ghost with Harry Terry Miriam Martin and others A Guy Named Joe stars Irene Dunne Van Johnson and Ward Bond with thrilling adventure and light comedy shorts including Golimgo My Way and The Gentle Box showing this week at Capitol Melbourne.
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